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Year 9 - Maths

Operational researcher

Maths in the workplace

Unit Summary

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used in operational research.

Key Notes

  • Problem solving techniques can be usefully applied
  • New information must be interpreted quickly and correctly
  • The 'optimal' solution may mean different things to different people

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Logistics: Logistics is the careful organisation of a complicated project (set of activities) so that it happens in a successful and effective way.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may not consider the maximum of the 'bins' in learning cycle 1.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Problem solving techniques can be usefully applied. New information must be interpreted quickly and correctly.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Logistics'

Logistics is the careful organisation of a complicated project (set of activities) so that it happens in a successful and effective way. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may not consider the maximum of the 'bins' in learning cycle 1. Correction: It can be helpful for pupils to have a running total for the values assigned to each 'bin' so that they know when it is full and no more values can be assigned there.

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